Many thanks, Ken and Chris for your prompt replies with their most useful
information.
Ken, you mention 'underlens filters' in your reply. Does this mean that one
can use the Multigrade filters between the lens and paper? I ask this
because the original Durst M605 owner has left a device in the box that may
have been used to do just this. It's a conical, circular, plastic device
with the top rim having three screws which may fix it to the bottom ring of
an enlarging lens. The bottom, larger rim has a swing away plate with a 6cm
X 6cm section which could accommodate a 6X6 filter. The gadget has a Beseler
label fixed to it and is obviously from an enlarger of that brand. Any
thoughts?
John.
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From: AG Schnozz
John,
I will also point you to the www.ilford.com website. The data
sheet that comes with the paper gives you the settings to use
with the colorhead. The biggest problem, though, is that the
colorhead will only get you to grade 4.5 instead of grade 5.0.
Ilford's Drawer/underlens filters are the best way to go. I'm
looking for an inexpensive set for one of my enlargers.
If you are serious about the darkroom, I highly recommend the
ZoneMaster II from www.rhdesigns.co.uk. (I've got a brief
writeup on it at www.iowatelecom.net/~image66 which briefly
gives you a tour. The ZM-II is the darkroom equivelent of an
OM-4Ti.
One tip about Multigrade developer: Use the standard mix ratio,
not the economy ratio. Economy won't get you a clean, solid
DMax. Multigrade developer and Multigrade RC paper is FAST!
Test prints in 30 seconds fast.
Enjoy, have fun, and drop me a note if you have any problems or
questions.
AG-Schnozz
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